Clinton board chooses Mercy to fill vacancy

Jeff Mercy was appointed to the Clinton Board of Education Monday. Mercy will finish the term left vacant by the recent resignation of David Gibson.

Mercy, 50, and his wife, Tracy, have two children who graduated from Clinton. Currently vice president of sales at Hardwoods of Michigan, Mercy has been a member of the Clinton Fire Department since 1999. He has worked at Hardwoods since 1988, starting as a salesman and working his way up to his current position.

Four people applied for the seat. The other three were Evan Kirby, Joel Rutherford and Jon Turner. The four were interviewed during a special meeting of the Clinton board Monday, and Mercy was the unanimous selection.

Citing personal and professional time constraints, Gibson resigned after 10 years as a trustee. The term runs through 2014.

Following the appointment, the board continued discussion on the search for a superintendent to replace David Pray when he retires at the end of the school year. Discussion included consideration of various scenarios, including a possible interim superintendent. No decisions were made and the discussion will continue at the Dec. 17 regular board meeting.

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